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CatiaJockey · 06-09-2009, 05:03 PM

Awesome! Pat yourself on the back dude, you deserve it!

Thrillz · 06-10-2009, 12:02 AM

Dude seriously thats freaking awesome work there 10/10. No way in hell i would take this project on and i build cars for a living. Much better then the factory stripes imo

Ristaze · 06-10-2009, 07:27 AM

It looks awesome! I Really would like to do it myself, but I'm worried i'm mess it up and waste $300. the part " dry install" worries me. The stripes from Ridergraphix, does anyone know if they are wet install? To me, the wet install seams more forgiving.

I think if one of these companies would post a video showing the actual process of doing a 2010 camaro, they would sell like hot cakes.

RumbleBeeSS · 06-10-2009, 01:56 PM

Well done; a truly commendable job! The vinyl is laid out superbly and all of your lines look fantastic. Pretty darn impressive, and that's coming from a guy who went with paint!

LDGn63 · 06-10-2009, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ristaze

It looks awesome! I Really would like to do it myself, but I'm worried i'm mess it up and waste $300. the part " dry install" worries me. The stripes from Ridergraphix, does anyone know if they are wet install? To me, the wet install seams more forgiving.

I think if one of these companies would post a video showing the actual process of doing a 2010 camaro, they would sell like hot cakes.

Thanks again all.... i appreciate it.

as far as it being a DRY install... the adhesive is VERY forgiving untill it is squeegeed down. and it has channels in it to allow releasing air. it really is amazing stuff.
i'm not trying to sell anybody i just like the product and wanted to share.
there are many kits, and will be many more, I just wanted to put some more info out for folks on the hunt!

i would not say doing this yourself is a walk in the park but it is definately not impossible. (keep in mind that i said earlier that as a hobby i have done just about everything to a car but vinyl in the past... including paint)

take care, and thanks again for all of the kind words!

C4 · 06-10-2009, 03:07 PM

DAMN THAT IS A HELL OF A JOB
CAN U DO MINE
LOL
JK
BUT FOR REAL YOU DID A DAMN GOOD JOB

Rodrunner · 06-10-2009, 07:47 PM

I don't doubt your word or pics, LDGn63, but a dry install of those stripes to me seems impossible, maybe even for a professional. Either you are one lucky SOB, unlikely, or you are damn skilled, which I believe is the case. Beautiful job, man...feel very proud...and gloating is entirely acceptible!!!!

NickPic · 06-10-2009, 07:51 PM

looks great. when well it transform and stand up

LDGn63 · 06-10-2009, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rodrunner

I don't doubt your word or pics, LDGn63, but a dry install of those stripes to me seems impossible, maybe even for a professional. Either you are one lucky SOB, unlikely, or you are damn skilled, which I believe is the case. Beautiful job, man...feel very proud...and gloating is entirely acceptible!!!!

HA! Thanks!
I think i'm just BLESSED.

I'm sure it has more to do with the product being "designed" for the dry install than me. i certainly had my moments of "what was i thinking?"

ljustin293 · 06-10-2009, 09:39 PM

was it easy to work around the cowl in the hood?

LDGn63 · 06-10-2009, 09:39 PM

as promised: 6" of tape separating the stripes.

LDGn63 · 06-10-2009, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ljustin293

was it easy to work around the cowl in the hood?

the front 12" on the outside was tuff (as the cowl fades to nothing)... i thought i was gonna loose it but a little heat and patience paid off.

thinner stripes would be easier.... but i like these wide ones!

with the "fun" i had on the spoiler, outer hood, and mailslot i can definately see why GM did what they did to the stripes. (i still dont forgive them

)

autoguy · 06-10-2009, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ristaze

It looks awesome! I Really would like to do it myself, but I'm worried i'm mess it up and waste $300. the part " dry install" worries me. The stripes from Ridergraphix, does anyone know if they are wet install? To me, the wet install seams more forgiving.

I think if one of these companies would post a video showing the actual process of doing a 2010 camaro, they would sell like hot cakes.

Our kits are installed wet. I do not have any experience with the dry install vinyl, so I cannot honestly comment on it. I know what we have been using for the past number of years, and have not had any issues whatsoever.

I know 3M makes an EZ apply vinyl, but I didn't like the fact that you could see the lines in the finished product where the air escape routes were in the adhesive.

Rocky918 · 06-18-2009, 06:00 PM

what are the dimensions (width wise) of each stripe? im thinking about doing hte same to my RJT ... i know theres a 6 inch gap in the middle, but how many inches wide is each stripe?

06-09-2009, 05:03 PM	#29
CatiaJockey Drives: 2010 2LT RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ocean Springs, Ms Posts: 2,799 View My Garage	Awesome! Pat yourself on the back dude, you deserve it! __________________

06-10-2009, 07:47 PM	#35
Rodrunner Senior Member Drives: 2010 SS/RS, '06 350Z Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: So. Maryland Posts: 2,326	I don't doubt your word or pics, LDGn63, but a dry install of those stripes to me seems impossible, maybe even for a professional. Either you are one lucky SOB, unlikely, or you are damn skilled, which I believe is the case. Beautiful job, man...feel very proud...and gloating is entirely acceptible!!!! __________________ 2SS/RS - Black/Black - CGM Rally Stripes - Auto - VIN 10171

06-10-2009, 07:51 PM	#36
NickPic Drives: 2006 GMC Sierra 1500HD Join Date: May 2009 Location: ROckland, NY Posts: 161	looks great. when well it transform and stand up __________________ 06 gmc sierra 1500HD: w/ 6.0, K&N CAI, air raid TBS, pacesetter ceramic coated LT headers, magnaflow X-pipe, SLP loudmouth I resonators, gibson 4' tips, blackbear custom tune, 20 inch rims, bfg 33" tires, 2-10" mtx subs, 2000 watt audiobahn amp, 10 farad tsunami cap, HID's, air horns etc...... http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3103872 slp tuned diablo programmer for sale. pm me for info. 06 pontiac G6 GT: bone stock except hid's

06-10-2009, 09:39 PM	#39
LDGn63 Drives: WNABEE Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 538 View My Garage	as promised: 6" of tape separating the stripes. Attached Images __________________ Why oh Why? Windshield=10" vertical mirror= 3 7/8" (that's almost 4") vertical that means that the mirror is 38.75% the size of the vertical windshield... it sure seems like the ratio could be better... just sayin.... our collective MIRROR patch: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24612

06-18-2009, 06:00 PM	#42
Rocky918 Drives: SS for Super Sexy! Join Date: May 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 746	what are the dimensions (width wise) of each stripe? im thinking about doing hte same to my RJT ... i know theres a 6 inch gap in the middle, but how many inches wide is each stripe? __________________ - Life is to short to let it pass you by

06-10-2009, 12:02 AM	#30
Thrillz Drives: 2019 Dodge Daytona R/T Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 2,572	Dude seriously thats freaking awesome work there 10/10. No way in hell i would take this project on and i build cars for a living. Much better then the factory stripes imo

06-10-2009, 07:27 AM	#31
Ristaze Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS 6 Speed Join Date: May 2009 Location: So. Jersey Posts: 75 View My Garage	It looks awesome! I Really would like to do it myself, but I'm worried i'm mess it up and waste $300. the part " dry install" worries me. The stripes from Ridergraphix, does anyone know if they are wet install? To me, the wet install seams more forgiving. I think if one of these companies would post a video showing the actual process of doing a 2010 camaro, they would sell like hot cakes.

06-10-2009, 01:56 PM	#32
RumbleBeeSS Drives: 2SS/Auto/Rally Yellow Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lemoore, CA Posts: 31 View My Garage	Well done; a truly commendable job! The vinyl is laid out superbly and all of your lines look fantastic. Pretty darn impressive, and that's coming from a guy who went with paint!

06-10-2009, 03:07 PM	#34
C4 ERNEST Drives: 2012CAMARO 1LT RS CONVERTIBLE Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS Posts: 2,237 View My Garage	DAMN THAT IS A HELL OF A JOB CAN U DO MINE LOL JK BUT FOR REAL YOU DID A DAMN GOOD JOB

06-10-2009, 09:39 PM	#38
ljustin293 Drives: 2010 VR CAMARO 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: GA Posts: 15,060 View My Garage	was it easy to work around the cowl in the hood?

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